General Manager (Indian Expatriate) at an Agricultural and Real Estate Company - George Houston Resources Limited (Lagos & Edo)

George Houston Resources Limited (GHR) - Our client, an Agricultural and Real Estate company with branches in Benin and Lagos states, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager (Indian Expatriate)

Locations: Benin, Edo and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Duties

• Manage the overall business activity and promote the sales of all farm produce and product.
• Analyze existing operations and processes and recommending improvements as appropriate
• Prepare plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• ·Visit the different divisions to inspect and ensure staffs follow the required standards and regulations.
• Manage the supply of raw materials to include agrochemicals, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked based on request at every point in time.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are followed by all technicians and staff of the farm for all machines, tools, and equipment.
• Manage staff compliance and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Support all recruitment efforts to ensure the best hands are on every job function as related to the farm activities.
• Recommend and facilitate training for farm staff as required.
• Work with relevant authorities to ensure compliance and relevant certifications are awarded to facilitate the best standard of operations.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Build professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.
• Scan through the farm environment to ensure the Farm Corporate Social Responsibilities are carried out and follow the needs of the immediate environment.
• Develop various Infrastructures and champion land acquisition for the growth and expansion of the farm.
• Business Development strategies, markets, and product innovation and various ways and methods to maximize profit for the farm while ensuring sustainability.
• Manage the Real Estate arm of the Holding and ensure delivery of company's strategic objectives in the sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science, Animal Science , Management or any related Course.
• 7-10 years’ experience managing a large-scale agribusiness.
• Extensive experience in farm management or other agricultural practices.
• African/Nigerian experience will be an added advantage
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental biodiversity.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make brilliant decisions and manage multiple and global teams.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2023.